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Is it medically possible to have my amygdala chemically lesioned to control ptsd? please don't discuss ethical issues or alternatives here. thanks.
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No: There are no procedures or treaments along the lines of what you are asking about to try to get relief from symptoms of PTSD. However, medicines that are helpful for PTSD likely have effects on the amygdala and other parts of the part, with resulting benefit - but this would not be considered a "chemical lesion."
Answered 9/9/2017
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